Tag: Toni Collette
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The Estate review: old-school style comedy
The Estate made me laugh. It’s broad comedy about hair-brained schemes, old-fashioned in its style. The story is about a group of cousins competing for the estate of their rich aunt and stars some great actors who deliver the comedy with enthusiasm.
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Muriel’s Wedding, this 30 year old gem still packs a message
Muriel’s Wedding, a 1994 Australian classic, still tells a moving story about family, friendship, and dreams. It’s available on Netflix right now, so I watched it again. After 30 years the thing I remembered was Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths singing ABBA songs. The rest of it had faded. It was like a new movie…
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The Power, episodes 1-3, more of this, please!
The Power released the first 3 episodes to tease us into wanting more. It worked. I want more and I wish I didn’t have to wait for Prime Video to release new episodes week by week. Why? Because this story is about women who can literally burn down the patriarchy.
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Review: Pieces of Her, a fast-paced thriller
Pieces of Her is a female-oriented thriller about family, survival, and what we do for love. It’s pulse-racing, engaging, mysterious, and ultimately satisfying. The 8 part series was created by Charlotte Stoudt based on a novel by Karin Slaughter. Every episode was directed by Minkie Spiro. There are a few spoilers ahead about the early…
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Review: Please Stand By. Or – Boldly Go.
Please Stand By is a heartwarming story about an autistic girl who writes a Star Trek script. She takes remarkably brave steps in order to get it turned in on time. Dakota Fanning stars.
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Review: Nightmare Alley – what a cast!
Nightmare Alley is like a gigantic, room-sized painting of a film noir. Big, beautiful, and flat. It’s gorgeous to look at, and the cast is all top drawer, but the film is too long and dry as dust. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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Review: Dream Horse, a true tale
Dream Horse is based on a true story about a race horse named Dream Alliance that was raised on a Welsh allotment by a syndicate of regular folks who knew nothing about race horses. It’s a feel good story of hope and triumph. You’ll find it on Hulu.
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Review: Knives Out
Knives Out paid homage to a beloved Agatha Christie style mystery genre with a full galaxy of stars and a well written story. It was funny. It was beautifully set in a creaky, remote, old mansion. It was definitely a winner.
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Review: Unbelievable
Unbelievable begins with the rape of Marie (Kaitlyn Dever). Her case is mishandled by the police. Elsewhere, two cops played by Merritt Wever and Toni Collette chase a serial rapist until the trail leads them to Marie. This outstanding series is based on a real case.
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Review: Hearts Beat Loud
Hearts Beat Loud appears to be a simple story about a father and daughter as she prepares to leave for college. It seems simple, but it’s actually emotionally intricate and complex. Like some of the music in this film, it’s complicated while seeming simple. It’s perfectly written and acted. It’s a wonderful movie. I give…